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9th Mar 2017, 12:08 AM
Thread: Drill point geometry 2
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I am approaching the few hundred holes a day...
I am approaching the few hundred holes a day (some days anyway) club and since it is business my thoughts have changes a little. If its under 12mm i just get a new one! The cost is not worth the...
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3rd Mar 2017, 08:04 PM
Thread: Shed insulation
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I too have aircell in the roof and sarking with...
I too have aircell in the roof and sarking with batts attached in the walls (r1.2 i think)
I find it works really well on hot days until mid afternoon then it starts to heat up.
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28th Feb 2017, 08:37 PM
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Sticky: If it wasn't quite so big i would have bought it....
If it wasn't quite so big i would have bought it. But then i would have had to store it for 6 months or more before i have the space to put it! Interesting machine with the open side. Not sure i have...
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27th Feb 2017, 11:19 PM
Thread: Hardening Stainless Steel
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400 series stainless is martensitic so it will...
400 series stainless is martensitic so it will form martensite ie it will get hard.
300 series is austenitic and will not form martensite so it will not get hard.
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16th Feb 2017, 12:36 PM
Thread: ER40 Collet Set for sale
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I'll take them mate.
I'll take them mate.
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13th Feb 2017, 01:17 PM
Thread: Grinding wheel
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I read about grinding HSS as well and i can...
I read about grinding HSS as well and i can assure you it does not work, at least not as far as dressing the wheel. It works well if you want to grind the HSS!
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12th Feb 2017, 11:44 PM
Thread: Grinding wheel
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I have ground a lot of carbide over the last 12...
I have ground a lot of carbide over the last 12 months or so, mostly on the surface grinder. Parts up to 150x50. With SiC one thing i noticed was the wheel wear is approximately the same as the...
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9th Feb 2017, 04:26 PM
Thread: Surface Grinder Sporadic Table Lift
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Just to touch on what Ray said on DOC, you do...
Just to touch on what Ray said on DOC, you do have to take it easy. I have 8hp to burn but still the most i can take with a 46g wheel on mild steel is only a thou, 2 if i don't have full contact....
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8th Feb 2017, 12:35 AM
Thread: Surface Grinder Sporadic Table Lift
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I think Robert nailed it, i have had this happen...
I think Robert nailed it, i have had this happen many times despite huge amounts of flood coolant. You simply cannot keep the point of contact with the wheel cool.
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3rd Feb 2017, 07:33 PM
Thread: Layout fluid
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If you have not found it already Gameco/Artisan...
If you have not found it already Gameco/Artisan supplies also stock a fair range of steels including O-1, at much cheaper prices than the precision ground stock from bohler.
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1st Feb 2017, 04:17 PM
Thread: Are Alcock branded drill bits any good?
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Great drills for plastic. Maybe wood. In steel I...
Great drills for plastic. Maybe wood. In steel I have found they do not last at all.
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27th Jan 2017, 10:35 PM
Thread: Rotary broaching
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I don't mean drilling out the corners but over...
I don't mean drilling out the corners but over drilling the center. So for your 3/4" socket drill 20 or 21mm.
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27th Jan 2017, 10:13 PM
Thread: Rotary broaching
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I assume you mean W1 Michael? No a great choice...
I assume you mean W1 Michael? No a great choice for torch hardening as it will need a soak at the correct temp to get the best from the steel. Easier to use O-1/silver steel or something like 5160 or...
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23rd Jan 2017, 10:53 PM
Thread: Tom Senior vertical milling head repair
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It would have helped if i read the drawing......i...
It would have helped if i read the drawing......i hope the .975 is a typo as i don't think we will get a bush that size off the shelf. Might have to make one.
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23rd Jan 2017, 10:01 PM
Thread: Tom Senior vertical milling head repair
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I have a 3/16 broach. What size is the bore? The...
I have a 3/16 broach. What size is the bore? The only "B" sized bush (the broach is a B size) i have is a 5/8". Simple enough to cut the keyways, as long as they are not hardened.
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23rd Jan 2017, 12:16 AM
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I am fairly sure i have a 3/16" broach. I may...
I am fairly sure i have a 3/16" broach. I may even have the correct sized bush! PM me with the details and i'll let you know if i can do it.
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21st Jan 2017, 11:18 PM
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If Rusty can't do it i can MIG it. Im in Tuggers.
If Rusty can't do it i can MIG it. Im in Tuggers.
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18th Jan 2017, 09:36 PM
Thread: TIG Brazing - Manganese vs Silicon Bronze?
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From memory silicon will flow better than...
From memory silicon will flow better than manganese. I only have experience using them with oxy though. The rods i have are fluxed manganese Boss Weld branded, the were $62 for 1kg. M&G do have a...
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2nd Dec 2016, 09:45 PM
Thread: Love hate relationship with my Mars lathe
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My mars had a taper in the nose, MT3 from memory....
My mars had a taper in the nose, MT3 from memory. The ball bearing was only for thrust, it was in the rear bearing.
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2nd Dec 2016, 09:32 PM
Thread: quick changing tool post recommendation
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Woodbutcher i have the file on my other computer,...
Woodbutcher i have the file on my other computer, if you PM me your email address i'll send it to you.
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25th Nov 2016, 09:58 PM
Thread: Hardness of socket drive set screws
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I bought one of those grab packs of grub screws...
I bought one of those grab packs of grub screws from H&F, they were totally useless and the hex's stripped out very easily. I use an m4x20 grub regularly now, i buy from Blackwoods and they are...
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24th Nov 2016, 02:36 PM
Thread: Tapered Polishing Mop Spindle.
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You can thread a taper with a taper turning...
You can thread a taper with a taper turning attachment, the only thing limiting making a tapered spindle like that may be the angle, the TTA on my C10 goes up to 10 deg.
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5th Nov 2016, 09:42 AM
Thread: Surface grinder belt conversion
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Have you seen DD workrests work? He uses a belt...
Have you seen DD workrests work? He uses a belt only. You can dress them just like a stone to get them "true" but of course even with a hard wheel there is some give and spark out can take forever.
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5th Nov 2016, 09:40 AM
Thread: Surface grinder belt conversion
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I do? Wow i never knew that! Just because...
I do? Wow i never knew that!
Just because your local store does not sell them does not mean they are uncommon. Ask the 100+ Wilmont grinder owners in Aus if they have trouble sourcing belts. You... -
4th Nov 2016, 11:17 PM
Thread: Surface grinder belt conversion
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The machine with the multitool is Corins. I...
The machine with the multitool is Corins. I machined the contact wheel for him. For knifemaking it makes perfect sense, you can remove a lot more material than with wheels and you can change grits...
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28th Oct 2016, 10:47 PM
Thread: Squaring Stock on Surface Grinder
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You have all the tools you need right there, the...
You have all the tools you need right there, the only limit is the downfeed of your grinder. Grind your top face down by the amount you need to change the angel, but only grind 95% of the width. When...
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5th Oct 2016, 11:02 PM
Thread: G'day from Canberra!
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Hi Matt, Welcome to the forum mate, If you ever...
Hi Matt,
Welcome to the forum mate,
If you ever need a hand just shout out, i'm a bit more than a hobbyist these days but happy to help.
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28th Sep 2016, 01:55 PM
Thread: Show me your Anvil thread...
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$6k for the 400kg one i believe!
$6k for the 400kg one i believe!
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28th Sep 2016, 10:57 AM
Thread: Show me your Anvil thread...
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He just made a monster 400kg one too....
He just made a monster 400kg one too. Unfortunately the horn looks really light, not nearly enough depth were it meets the body.364427
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C'mon RC its on the Sheraton. It will never push...
C'mon RC its on the Sheraton. It will never push carbide hard enough to create hot chips.
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23rd Sep 2016, 09:55 PM
Thread: Oxy/LPG kit
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The problem with oxy lpg is you need to use way...
The problem with oxy lpg is you need to use way more oxygen than you do in oxy acet. To reach welding heat you need to use an oxygen rich flame which leads to excess oxy oxidizing the weld. However...
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21st Sep 2016, 01:24 PM
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I found mine quite good as a tramming ring after...
I found mine quite good as a tramming ring after a light surface grind.
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19th Sep 2016, 10:47 PM
Thread: Portable smithing Demo Station.
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You dont have a picture of Wayne...
You dont have a picture of Wayne Saunders/Ironlord forge mobile setup do you Andrew?
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14th Sep 2016, 01:09 AM
Thread: Favourite carbide inserts
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A negative tool on the sheraton? It will never...
A negative tool on the sheraton? It will never have the power/rigidity/speed to work a negative tool properly. I think you really need to use a big solid machine just to understand how these tools...
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9th Sep 2016, 02:29 PM
Thread: Italian B size qctp
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Italian B size qctp
This toolpost came with my new lathe. It is a rapid brand b size. It came with 3 holders and I bought a couple more from hare and Forbes but I just didn't like the style of the post and replaced it...
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6th Sep 2016, 12:57 AM
Thread: Ceramic fiber rigidizer, where to buy?
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You could ask Brett Selley or Gameco, Gameco sell...
You could ask Brett Selley or Gameco, Gameco sell his refactory kits which include a small amount of the rigidizer. Brett can be contacted through the ABF.
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6th Sep 2016, 12:40 AM
Thread: Live centre too large
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um....extend the tool out a bit further? Unless...
um....extend the tool out a bit further? Unless your trying to take big cuts it will never be a problem.
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18th Aug 2016, 12:27 AM
Thread: New Modular Machine Vise from Poland
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Smaller version of the vice i have on the BM40V...
Smaller version of the vice i have on the BM40V Joe. Geradi clones
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12th Aug 2016, 12:23 AM
Thread: Replacement spindle Cam Lock assembly
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There is a mob that make cams can pins. I think...
There is a mob that make cams can pins. I think Michael has posted their details before? I can't remember them...
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Taiwan tools are another option, quality is good...
Taiwan tools are another option, quality is good and service is fast. https://www.taiwantool.com.tw/
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8th Aug 2016, 11:07 PM
Thread: Touch mark
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The man you want to talk to is Darwin Luhur. He...
The man you want to talk to is Darwin Luhur. He makes most of the stamps the knife guys use. He is Gelandangan on the ABF. He does D2, O1 or H13, as wells as magnesium for leather stamps.
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29th Jul 2016, 01:37 AM
Thread: Hemp Flowers.
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Funny, but the seller has these which may be of...
Funny, but the seller has these which may be of interest for those wanting to use the "other" corner of CCMT/CCGT tips
Aliexpress.com : Buy SCBCR1616H09 16*16mm Metal Lathe Cutting Tools Lathe CNC... -
12th Jul 2016, 10:31 AM
Thread: Case Hardening Powder
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Richards message is a but cryptic but Bob Ward on...
Richards message is a but cryptic but Bob Ward on the forum sells cherry red. I'm not so sure you will find it in any store.
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4th Jul 2016, 12:31 AM
Thread: Using a dial indicator to set an angle?
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One would usually use a sine bar set to the...
One would usually use a sine bar set to the correct angle and then indicated parallel with one of the machines axis.
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19th Jun 2016, 09:25 PM
Thread: belts for belt grinder
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Gameco sells the Hermes green ceramic belts. They...
Gameco sells the Hermes green ceramic belts. They are about half the price of the blaze but work better on mild steel. The blaze tend to glaze when used on mild.
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18th Jun 2016, 11:32 AM
Thread: belts for belt grinder
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Gameco is the way to go for belts. Keep in...
Gameco is the way to go for belts.
Keep in mind the joint perishes over time not use, so don't buy a heap if your not going to use them up in a few years.
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16th Jun 2016, 06:34 PM
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Bob i use aluminium tap magic. Better than wd-40...
Bob i use aluminium tap magic. Better than wd-40 or kero for both free machining and extruded/cast grades. It smells somewhat cinnamony and can get overpowering if you use a fair bit.
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9th Jun 2016, 12:55 PM
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Grahame one thing i will point out is oils aint...
Grahame one thing i will point out is oils aint oils Sol.....
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5th Jun 2016, 08:46 PM
Thread: Simple steel question
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Silver steel is O-1. BMS is generally 1020.
Silver steel is O-1. BMS is generally 1020.
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3rd Jun 2016, 05:07 PM
Thread: Ooya re0m cnc
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Nice one Ray. How on earth did you fit it in...
Nice one Ray.
How on earth did you fit it in though??
So when will you be making parts for me.....:D